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Thomas Fekete, the guitarist for Surfer Blood, has died of cancer at the age of just 27.
Fekete, who was in the American indie rock band since its inception in 2009, revealed his diagnosis juwith a “rare and aggressive cancer” just over a year ago, when he set up a GoFundMe page for help with help with his treatment.
Yesterday, his wife Jessica posted on the page revealing that he had died. “Our sweet Thomas passed on last night, peacefully in his sleep,” she wrote, “holding my hand. With one last sigh, he let go of the burden of pain and suffering that he has been bravely carrying for son long.”
She added, “May we all carry on Thomas' legacy by being the very best versions of ourselves for the rest of our days, and do as much as we can to help others in his honor. If we can strive to be half the person Thomas was, this world will be a better place.”
She concluded, “Thomas John Fekete, I love you and live for you. Nothing will make me more proud than being able to call myself your wife. Now, my beautiful angel, go find Bowie and jam.”
Jessica Fekete is also planning to host a celebration of Thomas’ life in South Florida in the first week of July, which will be open to “anyone who holds Thomas in their hearts.”
